Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Tesla sues Rivian over alleged trade-secret theft related to sales, charging network Stephen EdelsteinAs both companies prepare to launch electric pickup trucks, Tesla is suing Rivian over alleged theft of trade secrets.
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Here's why electric vehicles need different tiresEV tires need to be quieter while also handling more weight and torque, while keeping rolling resistance to a minimum. It's a challenging set of requirements.
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VW says that the pandemic has made EVs "more inevitable"A return to personal cars, the advantages of home charging, and the cleaner air created by pandemic slowdowns will hasten the move to EVs, according to a Volkswagen executive.
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Audi research project proves the potential of bi-directional charging: What's next?A prototype Audi E-Tron Sportback showed that bi-directional charging might be useful as an emergency home power source during blackouts.
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Nikola breaks ground on Arizona fuel-cell electric truck plantIn Arizona, Nikola will build its Two and Tre hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, intended to take advantage of the company's own network of hydrogen stations.
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VW ID.4 electric crossover due for deliveries in late 2020, US production in 2022Volkswagen confirms that 2020 deliveries and 2022 U.S. production look on-time for the ID.4 electric crossover, but a battery conflict could complicate things.
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The recently-revived Land Rover Defender is not available with an electric powertrain, but a UK-based company is offering electric conversions of older models.
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Report: Battery makers' dispute creating unease over supply for upcoming Ford, VW EVs
A dispute between LG Chem and SK Innovation could potentially interrupt the supply needed to build electric vehicles for the U.S. market.
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2020 Audi E-tron Sportback electric SUV carries over top-tier US safety ratingsThe E-Tron Sportback might be swoopier, but it offers the same excellent safety according to both major U.S. ratings systems.
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Jeep Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids detailed, still unconfirmed for USAlthough a Jeep Wrangler plug-in hybrid is coming soon, Renegade and Compass PHEVs might be mainly for Europe.
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GM backs away from hydrogen fuel-cell tech in passenger vehiclesIt will focus on battery-electric tech in passenger cars and trucks, saving hydrogen fuel-cell tech for military and commercial vehicles.
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Sweden's Northvolt will make $2.3B of electric-car batteries for BMWThe third major battery supplier for BMW is based within the EU, rather than in South Korea or China.
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Hydrogen produced using renewable energy could become a cost-competitive option over that made from natural gas within the decade, according to a new analysis from IHS Markit.
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VW built a proving ground for fast-charging in the Arizona heatThe facility will help VW with charging and battery-cooling development and engineering, while it will help Electrify America test hardware.
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BMW iX3 electric crossover detailed: US misses out on first new-generation EVThe X3-based iX3 is going on sale in Europe and China with a range of 285 miles on the European WLTP cycle.
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Biden plan would broaden EV tax credit, include Cash for Clunkers rebootBiden would also propose new fuel economy standards that go beyond what was in place during the Obama administration.
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Hyperion fuel-cell supercar: Hydrogen hype takes a very fast-looking formThe hydrogen fuel-cell supercar originally due for a New York Auto Show reveal will be revealed online in August.
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15 states want all heavy-duty trucks electric by 2050The mandate covers large pickup trucks, vans, delivery and box trucks, and even school and transit buses.
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As Tesla stock soars, electric-car startup Fisker Inc. announced Monday that it plans to become a publicly-listed company.
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Honda and CATL enter long-term partnership, including joint development of batteriesChina's CATL and Honda are partnering, first on EVs for China but toward a long-term global relationship.
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Volkswagen ID.3 electric car gets range-extending rubber
Special low-rolling-resistance tires that weigh less and help extend driving range will be included with the VW ID.3 electric car.
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Ramping up to electric trucks, Rivian has raised $5.3B since early 2019Rivian now has the funding to look beyond the delivery of its R1T and R1S, to the development of future EV models.
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Study: EVs put to use in ride-hailing deliver more carbon benefits than in personal useElectric vehicles can make more difference in ride-hailing because of how much more they're driven—and from the "deadhead miles."
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Fisker gets new funding and talent for development of Ocean EVFisker announced $50 million in new funding, as it moves along with planning and development for its Ocean electric vehicle.
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